BMW has unveiled a limited edition M Performance version of the almighty 640i, strictly for the Japanese Domestic Market only. Production is limited to just ten units, but those lucky enough to secure a delivery will enjoy an array of special touches, like the Alpine White exterior finish and lightweight […]
Year: 2015
Mercedes & Bosch creating remote automated parking system
We all know that the autonomous car is on its way in the near future, but it seems they may arrive even sooner than first thought. Mercedes and Bosch have just unveiled their automated valet parking technology. The technology is set to be first implemented in car parks belonging to […]
New Lotus teased before Goodwood debut, the 3-Eleven
With the Goodwood Festival fast approaching, Lotus has given us a first-glimpse at what may turn out to be a completely new model, tipped to be called the 3-Eleven. The 3-Eleven is set to follow in the footsteps of its predecessor, the 2-Eleven, sticking closely to the recipe of low […]
Rowan Atkinson’s McLaren F1 sells for near £8m
Rowan Atkinson’s beloved McLaren F1 has changed hands for close to £8 million (around AU$16 million) – some $14.8 million more than the initial purchase price. The car was sold through Taylor & Crawley for an undisclosed price, but it’s understood the buyer paid just under the £8 million asking […]
Hyundai considering Genesis super-lux SUV – report
On the back of impressive US sales of its groundbreaking Genesis sedan, Hyundai is said to be strongly evaluating the possibility of a premium SUV version. In what would be a similar relationship between BMW’s 5 Series sedan and its X5 stablemate, basic floorpan and platform elements would be shared […]
Renault previews new ‘Oroch’ ute, debuts June 18
Renault has released teaser images for its upcoming ‘Oroch’ small utility based on the Dacia Duster. It’s being marketed as a sporty utility pickup. Small car-based utes are a staple of the South American and South African markets, with entrants from GM (Chevrolet Montana), Fiat (Strada), and Ford even has […]
Mitsubishi considers co-development for next Lancer – report
Mitsubishi is reportedly contemplating which direction to take for the next-generation version of its ageing Lancer sedan and hatch. Reports of a collaboation with Renault-Nissan surfaced last year, but earlier this year, Mitsubishi executives confirmed that talks had stalled. Nothing is set in stone at this point, but Mitsubishi has […]
Rezvani Motors previews ‘Beast’, Ariel Atom-based supercar
California-based Rezvani Automotive Designs has compiled a video teaser of its forthcoming supercar, called the Beast. Introduced last year as a concept, the Beast consists of a carbon-fibre body, and, as we can see from the video, lightweight carbon-fibre seats and steering wheel. The exotic styling of the Beast also […]